Gramarye House, Bush Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

The agents says ... Gramarye House is a most lovely detached six bedroom Georgian house situated in the highly sought after village of Spaxton at the foot of the Quantock Hills. It faces south with wonderful views and attractive gardens to the front, with an enclosed cottage garden to the rear and superb garaging to the side. It is believed to date back to circa 1820. SUMMARY The impressive home is typical of its era and offers well-proportioned rooms with generous and flexible accommodation which could suit a large family, multi-generational living, or a number of business purposes. The main house has two spacious primary reception rooms both with high ceilings and working fireplaces. The third reception room, a family garden room, has French doors opening on to the back garden and connecting through to the eat in farmhouse kitchen. Upstairs are four double bedrooms all with modern en suite bathrooms. At the rear of the building a second staircase leads to one spacious en suite bedroom whilst a door off the back hall leads to the self contained ‘annexe with snug sitting room with wood burner, kitchenette, double bedroom and en suite with laundry area. Pretty cottage style gardens to the front and rear with a vegetable patch, spacious garage and store make this a most desirable village residence. It is set in stunning countryside with long views and scenic walks. The village has an active and friendly community, the award winning community shop, the pub, church, village hall and popular primary school. THE ACCOMMODATION The reception hall has solid oak flooring which extends into the main drawing room. This is an impressive reception room with high ceiling alcoves either side of an elegant open fireplace, attractive ceiling with wall plaster mouldings. Double fronted sash windows and large French doors bring in an abundance of natural light with views across the front garden area to the Quantock Hills. The dining room, also oak floored, includes a large sash window with stunning views. Central to the room is an ornate cast iron fireplace with attractive alcove book shelving either side. Beyond, the main hall leads into an inner hallway with the main kitchen off to one side. This is fitted with a comprehensive range of solid wood wall and base units including a pantry style cupboard with wicker basket storage under. It includes a professional range with LPG gas hobs over two ovens. Granite work surfaces continue around providing excellent preparation space. Space available for a dishwasher and further appliances. Ample space is available for a farmhouse table. To the other side is a cosy and comfortable garden room with French doors opening onto the patio, ideal for dining al fresco, and the enclosed cottage garden. Continuing along, a downstairs cloak room is off to the side of the utility area with space for laundry and storage. A doorway leads into the annexe’s snug sitting room with a fireplace and wood burner, then on to a small kitchenette with a door to the rear porch and garden. Off that is a double bedroom and en suite shower room with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Beyond the utility area is a side door leading out to the lane and a staircase to the spacious bedroom above with open shower and en suite. All of this can easily be separated from the main house to create an independent annexe ideal for extended family or run as a holiday cottage. The main staircase leads to the first floor. The principal bedroom includes a full range of built-in storage that runs along the far side of the room. A large sash window looks out across open countryside towards the hills. An impressive en suite bathroom includes both a free-standing bath and corner shower. There are a further three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite shower rooms that are all individually designed. As all the bedrooms have en suite facilities, the house could be run as a B and B or guest house if so desired. GARDEN AND GROUNDS The property is entered through a wrought iron gate with a pathway up to the front door. On either side are lawned areas edged with shrubs and flowers. A veranda runs along the whole front, and to the side is a bench with views to the Quantocks. The side of the house continues along a lane with direct access into a large double garage and workshop with electric up and over door giving security and convenience. There is power, light and water available. The rear garden is a compact, manageable private and protected space. There is a central lawned area and established flower beds planted with shrubs, flowers and mature trees giving both sunlight and dappled shade. To the far end a path leads to the vegetable garden providing a fertile area for a variety of vegetables and cane fruit. The path also leads back to the covered wood store and porch with door into the annexe. SITUATION Gramarye House is a prominent position within the most desirable Quantock village of Spaxton. It is approximately 4 miles west of the town of Bridgwater and approximately 7 miles to the north of the county town of Taunton. Spaxton is set in the foothills of the Quantocks, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is an abundance of foot paths that provide outstanding views across southwest Somerset as well as to the Bristol Channel and South Wales. As well as the village shop and PO, Bridgwater offers a good range of shopping facilities nearby. There are some excellent secondary schools within the area with Taunton offering three independent schools. The M5 may be joined at Bridgwater (junctions 23 & 24) with the Taunton main line rail link to London Paddington in under 2 hours. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas CH. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC rating E LOCAL AUTHORITY Sedgemoor district Council Tax Band F